Reserves and speciesBalloo Woodland

Balloo Woodland

Posted by ulster
2011-05-03 14:16

A secluded woodland providing a quiet oasis for wildlife and people in the industrial heart of Bangor. 

Balloo Woodland Nature Reserve offers a secluded stroll through semi-ancient woodland. The woodland is the last remnant of the gardens of Balloo House - home of the Steele-Nicholson family from the early 1700s - and is managed in partnership with North Down Borough Council.

The reserve is full of mature trees - with some oaks thought to be over 300 years old - which in turn support a range of woodland flowers, birds and insects. There is also a small pond and a network of paths.        

 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Ulster Wildlife
Trust Website: 
http://www.ulsterwildlife.org
Size: 
6.00
Short Description: 
A secluded woodland providing a quiet oasis for wildlife and people in the industrial heart of Bangor.
Smartphone Description: 
A secluded woodland providing a quiet oasis for wildlife and people in the industrial heart of Bangor. Full of mature trees, some thought to be over 300 years, the woodland supports a range of woodland plants, birds and insects.
Location
Address: 
Balloo Crescent
Town: 
Bangor
County: 
Down
Postcode: 
BT19 7WP
Grid ref: 
NW630336
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
Picnic area
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
Open to general public
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Limited parking behind the Recycling Centre
Walking information: 
A network of paths.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Ulster Wildlife
Reserve phone number: 
028 9045 4094
Photos
Photo: 
Balloo Woodland
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve